Simon Seidler
About Simon Seidler
Simon Seidler serves as the VP Legal and Associate General Counsel at Resident, bringing extensive experience in business process outsourcing and offshoring. He has held various legal roles in prominent companies and currently teaches at Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business.
Current Role at Resident
Simon Seidler serves as the Vice President Legal and Associate General Counsel at Resident, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance within the organization. His work involves managing legal risks and providing strategic legal guidance to support the company's objectives in Silicon Valley, California.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to his current role, Simon Seidler held various legal positions across multiple organizations. He was the Associate General Counsel at GoPro from 2013 to 2016, and before that, he worked at Cisco from 2006 to 2013 in contracts, data privacy, and employee relations. He also served as Vice President Legal at Silver Peak for one year in 2017-2018 and was the Associate General Counsel at Udacity from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Simon Seidler earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Santa Clara University School of Law, specializing in High Technology Law from 2000 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from San Jose State University, completed between 1994 and 1999. His expertise includes business process outsourcing, offshoring, music licensing, and digital media law.
Skills in Managing Legal Relationships
Simon Seidler has extensive experience in managing outside counsel relationships across various regions, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He is skilled in leading multi-entity, multi-national engagements and has a strong background in government affairs and relations. His ability to quickly grasp complex subject areas allows him to identify necessary next steps effectively.
Teaching Role at Santa Clara University
Since 2016, Simon Seidler has been an Adjunct Lecturer at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University. In this capacity, he shares his legal expertise and industry knowledge with students, contributing to their understanding of business law and related subjects.